Ever thought about buying a property with a friend or family member? You’re not the only one. The rising cost of property and FOMO has led to more than a quarter of Australians considering buying a property with a ‘non-traditional’ partner. Most of us long for a place to call…
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The summer trading season poses a raft of tricky cashflow and stocking challenges for retailers at the best of times, let alone following a global pandemic slowdown. But if done well it can set your business up nicely for the good times ahead. Ahh summer, how we’ve longed for you…
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You’ve probably noticed that house prices in Australia consistently outstrip growth in wages. But by how much? And what can you do to make sure you’re not forever chasing the great Australian dream? Each generation faces its own unique set of challenges (and opportunities!). And for the current crop, one…
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Did you know the world has a global doomsday seed vault? Plunging deep inside a mountain on a remote island in the Svalbard archipelago, halfway between Norway and the North Pole, lies a global insurance policy seed vault. Every type of the world's crop seeds - the largest collection of…
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We've had sober October, now try low-spender November. It may not seem like it, but the lead in to Christmas is the perfect time for a financial detox. Not only will it stop you losing control of festive spending, it'll set you up to start the new year on the…
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The key to making money is spotting a gap in the market. And there's a large pet-shaped hole in Australia's rental market. More than 60 per cent of Australian households have a pet these days, yet it's reported only about 10 per cent of rental properties allow them. It's become…
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Eco-friendly and budget-friendly are phrases that are rarely used together when it comes to real estate. But that's changing fast with an enormous push to bring green homes to the masses. Cheaper technology and building designs are delivering affordable eco homes that can slash and even eliminate power bills. Some…
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We love sharing yum recipes in Haven Food, and we're after some new ideas. We're on the hunt for a winning family favourite recipe. Does your dad whip up a lasagna you'd crawl over broken glass for, or is your sister the queen of baking the world's best orange cake?…
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Whether you’re looking to buy, sell or hold, there’s a good chance you’ve wondered whether the property market will tumble when interest rates rise, right? Today we’ll look at what happened to house prices when interest rates were hiked in the past. Past performance does not predict future results –…
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When you pay a supplier or service provider, are you certain you’re paying the right account? You’ve got to be super careful these days, as scammers are compromising inboxes and requesting payments to a new account. Here’s how to protect your business and its customers. It’s Scams Awareness Week 2021,…
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